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Is the environmental / health concern with these waterproofing materials primarily located at the production side of or the end consumer / product level? Obviously its both as the chemicals don't never go away but my question is mainly related to if there is are any specific ways that people ought to be handling old waterproof jackets / various materials?
jmg412
@Chopsicle
'Breathable' waterproofing is still workable, absolutely, just will never be as effective and durable as the (now phased out) C6, C8 DWR's and (now being discussed) PFOA-based membranes.
I think a few years back Patagonia have invested a significant amount into next-gen DWRs/waterproofing tech.
edit; my age is showing, 7 yrs ago
https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/stories/our-dwr-problem-updated/story-17673.html